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Planets from Thomas Wright's "An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe," 1750 Stationery Card

$15
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Planets from Thomas Wright's "An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe," 1750 Stationery Card

$15
Quantity: Set of 3 Folded Cards (5" x 7")
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Description

Two celestial spheres dominate this engraved scientific illustration, the upper one marked with surface features and surrounded by smaller orbital diagrams, while the lower sphere sits majestically within a thin ring, its geography rendered in fine cross-hatching against cream paper. The composition follows the formal structure of 18th-century natural philosophy, with lettered reference marks positioned above and below the main forms to denote comparative scales and astronomical relationships. Printed on smooth white card stock and made to order, artwork on the front, blank inside, envelopes included in every set. A handwritten note that arrives as an independent artist's work.

Specifications

  • Comes in a set of 3 or set of 10 cards
  • Includes European fold envelopes
  • Printed on bright white, smooth card stock
  • Blank white inside
  • Comes in a set of 3 or set of 10 cards
  • Includes European fold envelopes
  • Printed on bright white, smooth card stock
  • Blank white inside

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About This Piece

Planets from Thomas Wright's "An Original Theory or New Hypothesis of the Universe," 1750

Maria Popova

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Maria Popova
About The Artist

Reader. Writer. Archive-dweller. Creator of The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings): themarginalian.org

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